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Richard W. Myers
Richard W. Myers
1944 – January 15, 2016
MARYLAND-Richard W. Myers, 71, died on Jan. 15, 2016 in Rancho Mirage, CA.
A celebration of his life will be at 11 a.m. Feb.20 at The Lodge at Westshore, 4200 Hovnanian Drive, Sacramento, CA 95834
He was born in 1944 in Nocona to Ike and Charlene Myers. Myers grew up in Nocona where he graduated from Nocona High School in 1962 and played football for the Nocona Indians. He attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas where he earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. Myers earned his medical doctorate at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1970.
He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of California. He then served his country as a military surgeon with the U.S. Public Health Service as well as a clinical associate, focusing on cardiology at the National Institute of Health.
In 1974, he returned to California to complete his residency in nuclear medicine at Stanford University Medical Center.
His career started at Herrick Hospital in Berkley, CA where he was named director of nuclear medicine. He then joined Mercy General Hospital of Sacramento.
After Mercy Hospital, he became the medical director at Roseville Positron Emission Tomography Imaging Center and a chairman with the Nuclear Medicine Division of Radiological Associates of Sacramento. He served this group as chairman, vice president and president before he retired in 2012.
He is survived by his loving wife, Judee Lynch Myers; children, Kara Myers, David Myers and Michelle Wiseman; stepdaughter, Kelle D’Alessio, Kara; David’s mother, Mary Cotton Myers and five grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, any remembrances may be made in Rick’s name to The Mercy Foundation, 3400 Data Drive, Sacramento, CA 95670-7956; Attn: Sister Bridget McCarthy or online @ www.mercyfoundationsacramento.org.
December 26, 1942 – August 28, 2026
BELLEVUE – Jimmie Dale Johnson, 83, died on Aug. 28, 2026 in Wichita Falls.
A celebration of life will take place at 11 a.m. on Sept. 26 at the First Baptist Church of Bellevue Life Center.
He was born Dec. 26, 1942 in Fort Worth to James Jeffrey and Nellie Mae (Frazier) Johnson. He worked in the oilfield and for Robert’s Radiator Shop in Bowie for many years.
He is preceded in death by his parents; partner, Arlene Denton; brothers, Bill Lewis and Bob Lewis; sisters, Betty Huber, Mary Goodner, and twin sisters, Jessie Mayo and Peggy Ferrin.
He is survived by his stepson and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
August 8, 1972 – September 5, 2026
BOWIE – LaDonna Mae Howell, 54, died on Sept. 5, 2026.
A funeral service took place at 11 a.m. on Sept. 10 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
She was born on Aug. 8, 1972. She was a graduate of Kinta High School in Kinta, OK where she graduated in 1990 as the valedictorian.
She continued her education at East Central University in Ada, OK earning her bachelor degree in accounting with honors in 1994. That same year, she became a certified public accountant.
She worked for Beverly Industries and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma before serving as vice president of business affairs at Eastern Oklahoma State College in Wilburton. Later, she became the comptroller at North Central Texas College in Gainesville. She also served as the treasurer of the Bowie High School Mighty Marching
Maroon Band Boosters for many years.
She is survived by her son, Andrew Charles Howell, Longtown, OK; daughter, Amanda Rae Howell, Bowie; her children’s father, Michael Ray Howell, Saginaw and three grandchildren.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
January 26, 2026 – September 4, 2026
NOCONA – Bobby (Jerry) Orrell, 87, died on Sept. 4, 2026.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
He born in Decatur on Jan. 26, 1939 to Elizabeth and Willie.
He was a United States Army veteran who served his country in Germany. He worked for ARCO National Supply in Gainesville as a supervisor. He worked for Bell Helicopter, Otis Elevator and General Dynamics. He also worked for Boeing as an engineer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth and Willie; sister, Norma Morby and brother, Bill (Buster) Orrell.
He is survived by his sons, Hannan and Caton; three grandchildren and brother, Leo Orrell.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.
Arrangements entrusted to the Jerry Woods Funeral Home, Nocona.
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